Welcome toThe Business School

Dr Sue Williams

• Welcome the Business School and to PG study

• Begin familiarization with programmes, facilities and organisation.

• Raise awareness of postgraduate study expectations

• Readiness for the first module.

Welcome / Induction

• Director of Studies/Course Leader: Jocelyne Fleming

• Course Administrator: Keir Jones

• HelpZone

Introductions

• Welcome to the University• Meet other students• Become familiar with the welcome programme

and identify your personal objectives for the programme.

• Become familiar with the Academic Systems• To think about the year ahead

Session Objectives

Students come from over 40 countries world-wide to study with the University of Gloucestershire

2,700 + students from over 40 countries and 120 academic staff; The Business School is one of the largest in the region.

All our programmes are delivered in award winning, contemporary buildings and listed villas.

Students study in a large library with over 350,000 books, journals and on-line databases accessible remotely.

Our Ethos

• Personal & unique atmosphere• Development of individuals is

our goal• Engaged scholarship and

professional practice• Friendly & supportive

environment• Academic & personal support -

Student Helpzones

• Confidence• Capability• Creativity• A foundation for improved

professional practice and career development

What do students leave with?

Expectations and PlanningIn groups:• Introduce yourself to other students• Identify and make a note of your personal objectives for

the next 2 days• If you were giving yourself advice about the year ahead,

what principles and recommendations for success might you make?

• Summarise the ‘key objectives’ and ‘principles for success’ on a flip-chart

Plenary feedback

• Applies to all taught provision and to all students taking the programme

• Apply to students who commence studies during the academic year 2010 – 2011

• Regulations are determined by the Academic Board of the University

Key Policies and Procedures include:• Assessment Procedures• Quality Assurance Handbook• Fitness to Study• Research Ethics: Principles and Procedures• Code of Practice on Assessment of Disabled Students

• All guidelines are available from the University website as it is the Student’s responsibility to ensure they are familiar with, understand and bide by these regulations

Academic Regulations for Taught Provision

Key Areas to Ensure you Read:

– Study Requirements– Modules– Assessment– Progression and Awards– Appeals

Academic Regulations for Taught Provision

• Current students

• Quick find links (Postgraduate Students)

• Student records on-line

• On-line store

The University Website

• Feedback– Module evaluation– Course Representatives

• Each student group has its own voice

• Support– Director of Studies/Course Leader– Help Zone– International student advisor– Disabled students and those with specific learning

needs

Important Issues

Award grades– Merit (above 60% average)– Distinction (above 70% average)

• Module assignment form• Deadlines and Mitigating Circumstances

– 48 hours• One per year – MC1

– 2/3 weeks• HelpZone/Course Leader – MC2

– Longer Term• HelpZone/Course Leader – MC3

• Please take a look at the regulations and ask questions if you are not sure.

Other Academic Issues

Attendance for International Students

• Enables you to access on-line services

• Enables you to enrol onto your programme and register onto your modules

• Enables you to view your records access MOODLE

• Enables DoS and Administrators to contact you via email

Registration

• English support (open to all students) – book through the Open Study Centre (Learning Centre Enquiries Desk)

• Remember to get an NUSExtra card – discounts on coach travel, Amazon, clothes etc – see the UGSU website.

Additional Information

Any Questions??